n. [ OE. bruit, brut, noise, bruit, F. bruit, fr. LL. brugitus; cf. L. rugire to roar; perh. influenced by the source of E. bray to make a harsh noise, Armor. brud bruit. ]
The bruit thereof will bring you many friends. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]